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Subject: Re: UK groups seek arrest warrant for Israeli foreign minister over Gaza war crimes
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:38:15 -0000 (UTC)
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On Apr 16, 2025 at 8:33:36 PM PDT, "NefeshBarYochai" <void@invalid.noy>
wrote:

> Human rights groups have filed an urgent request for an arrest warrant
> for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar during his current visit to
> the UK, citing his direct role in war crimes committed in Gaza,
> Anadolu news agency reported.
> 
> The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the Hind Rajab Foundation
> on Wednesday submitted the request to the UK attorney general and
> director of public prosecutions, seeking immediate approval to apply
> for a warrant at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Why do they waste time with this nonsense? Is it just more performative
symbolism?

Because the Israeli Foreign Minister, while he's still in office, has
diplomatic immunity. Jumping through all the hoops for an expedited warrant
only to have him walk away is kind of a self-own and only makes you look sad
and weak.